Numerous Skullgirls Encore Gameplay Adjustments Attached to Beowulf Launch

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While most eyes will be on brand new playable cast member Beowulf, today’s Skullgirls Encore patch also brings with it an extensive list of general adjustments and character changes that will further update the indie fighter’s gameplay.

Starting out with aesthetics, a number of stages have seen improvements made to their lighting and overall performance, and fans can now access the amazing Real Soviet Announcer sound pack voiced by lead designer Mike Zaimont. Finally, the amount of color palettes available to each character has been pushed to 25, allowing players even greater freedom in deciding what their team looks like.

Fans should also be happy to hear a number of updates have also found their way to the game’s training mode and overall heads-up display, providing a greater amount of information to folks during practice sessions and matches.

Of course, a large portion of the update is dedicated to balancing Skullgirls’ existing roster, from recent additions like Eliza and Fukua to characters who have been in the game since the beginning. For a complete look at how this title is set to change, check out the full patch notes here.

Beowulf is currently available on Xbox 360 worldwide, and should arrive on PlayStation Network and Steam sometime this afternoon. We have also been informed that a last-minute scheduling change will push his release in Europe back to April 24.

Source: Skullgirls

Ultra Street Fighter IV Coming to PlayStation 4 on May 26

Ultra Street Fighter IV will be making its way to PlayStation 4 on May 26, according to an official announcement made on the PlayStation Blog earlier this morning.

Developed by Other Ocean Interactive, this port will include every piece of downloadable content released for the title so far, and reportedly removes the input lag issue faced by its predecessor on PlayStation 3.

Both Evo 2015 and Community Effort Orlando 2015 are scheduled to utilize PlayStation 4 in their competitions, and we assume additional Capcom Pro Tour premier events will make the switch now that a concrete release date has been revealed.

For a preview of how this updated version will appear on the new console, check out the gallery below.

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Players will be able to purchase Ultra Street Fighter IV for PlayStation 4 at a price of $24.99

Source: PlayStation Blog